The fiction debut of the New York Times bestselling author of My Fair Lazy.

Told in the uproariously entertaining voice readers have come to expect from Jen Lancaster, If You Were Here follows Amish-zombie teen-romance author Mia and her husband Mac (and their pets) through the alternately frustrating, exciting, terrifying—but always funny—process of buying and renovating their first home in the Chicago suburbs that John Hughes’ movies made famous. Along their harrowing renovation journey, Mia and Mac get caught up in various wars with the homeowners’ association, meet some less-than-friendly neighbors, and are joined by a hilarious cast of supporting characters, including a celebutard ex-landlady. As they struggle to adapt to their new surroundings—with Mac taking on the renovations himself—Mia and Mac will discover if their marriage is strong enough to survive months of DIY renovations.

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Listener Opinions

by Sher10909 | 5/21/2011

" If you are an HGTV fan you will get a kick out of this book - very entertaining.
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by Gina | 5/18/2011

" If you want a funny but quick read, pick this book.I have read all her non-fiction books but this is her first foray intofiction and it is really funny.
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by Nicole | 5/18/2011

" Reading this--and I LOVE it! Jake Ryan's house, FTW!

Thinking it's going to be like the money pit.

Teenage Amish Zombies in Love!!!
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by Jackie | 5/16/2011

" Great book! Lots of laughs here, just like her other books. You could tell who Mac and Mia *really* were, but also where she incorporated the fiction into the story. I enjoyed it and laughed out loud several times. I look forward to the next adventure!
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" To me, it was more like her other books than an actual fiction story. I still liked it though.
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Bridget | 5/13/2011

" Very funny. Her other books are reality driven, but getting to employ fiction makes her even funnier.
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Stephanie | 5/13/2011

" Saw Jen in the city the other night! Packed house. Lots of fun!
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Ashley | 5/12/2011

" I love Jen Lancaster's Non-fiction novels. They are funny and just ring with truth. This book is her life fictionalized. Plus she added stupid run ins and dumb situations. Oh and I wanted to slap the husband most of the time. He couldn't ever be wrong or listen to others.
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